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Kirkcaldy High School
Prospectus 2010-2011
Respect for Self, Respect for Others, Respect for Learning
• successful learners
• confident individuals
• responsible citizens
• effective contributors

Prospectus Contents
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11 Rector’s Welcome 1
12 Essential Information 2
13 History of the School 3
14 Aims of the School 3
15 Curriculum 4
The Curriculum in First and Second Year 4
The Curriculum in Third and Fourth Year 4
The Curriculum in Fifth and Sixth Year 5
Homestudy 5
Study Support 5
Promoting Achievement 6
Support in the Curriculum 6
School Service 6
Probationer Teachers 6
Student Teachers 6
Continuing Professional Development 6
Learning Resources Centre 7
Head Girl and Boy 7
16 Assessment and Reporting 8
17 Guidance 9
18 Discipline 12
19 Uniform 13
10 Contact with Parents 14
1 1 Community Use 16
12 General Information
Attendance / Absence 17
Health and Welfare 17
Sports and Activities 18
Meals 19
Transport 20
Miscellaneous Information 21
13 Staff 22
14 Statistical Information 23
18 Good Behaviour Code Inside back cover
The information in this prospectus was correct at 01/12/2009 but may be subject to subsequent change.
Kirkcaldy
High
School
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Working hard in C.D.T.
Fun in the games hall

Welcome from the Rector
It gives me great pleasure to be able to
welcome you to our Prospectus for session
2010-2011. This publication is intended to
inform any interested person, perhaps a
current or potential student or parent
of a current or potential student, of the
work of the school. We see ourselves as an
integral part of Kirkcaldy and our Prospectus
is a way of connecting with the community.
Kirkcaldy High School has a long and
proud tradition with many of our former
students going on to prove their worth on
the international stage in fields such as
economics, architecture, literature, music,
science, sport and politics.
Today, KHS is a first class community campus
well able to meet the needs and serve the
ambitions of a diverse school population.
We are a modern school with the most
up-to-date equipment and resources; a
forward thinking learning community in
the process of developing the Curriculum
for Excellence in tandem with a range of
partners.
In the past few sessions we have seen the
significant development of our facilities
with the installation of all weather sports
areas and a big investment in ICT across the
school. We also enjoy strong support from
our Parent Partnership, Kirkcaldy High
School Association and the Friends of
Kirkcaldy High School. In 2007, we became
one of the Scottish Government’s ‘Schools
of Ambition’, an initiative which has focused
on developing leadership capacity and
aspiration across the whole school.
Following the publication of a very
positive HMIe report in November
2009, Kirkcaldy High is confirmed as an
effective and improving school. Good exam
results in 2009 indicate that we are an
increasingly successful learning community
which works well together to deliver
improvement and excellence. We continually
work to
develop the
home / school
partnership
which this
requires.
We are a
school which
is firmly
based on
RESPECT. We
value SELF
RESPECT,
RESPECT for OTHERS and RESPECT for
LEARNING. There is a clear expectation that
all learners and their families will endorse
these values and work with us to uphold
them. I would recommend our website; www.
fifedirect.org.uk/kirkcaldyhs. Visitors to
our site will see many examples of how we
promote our values.
As a school which is responsive to the needs
and concerns of the community, please let
me reiterate our commitment to partnership
working and providing / receiving feedback.
We welcome parent / carer involvement,
comments and feedback. Please do not
hesitate to contact us on any matter. I
very much look forward to working with all
parents and carers, especially those who will
be new to the school, in the coming session.
Best wishes
Derek R Allan
RECTOR
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Essential Information
As of December 2009
Kirkcaldy High School,
Kirkcaldy, Fife
Kirkcaldy
High
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Dunnikier Way, Kirkcaldy, Fife KY1 3LR
Telephone [01592] 583405
Fax [01592] 204905
E-mail kirkcaldyhs.enquiries@fife.gov.uk
Rector – Mr Derek R Allan
Depute Rectors
Mrs D Aitken, Mrs S Archibald,
Mrs J Kerr, Mrs H Gill
Fife Council
Head of Education (south) – Mr Craig Munro
Education Officer – Mrs Maureen Lyall
The School Day
Start 8.50 am
Tutor 08.50 - 09.02 WARNING BELL 8:46
Period 1 09.02 - 09.55
Period 2 09.55 - 10.48
Interval:
(Mon, Tue,
Wed, Fri) 10.48 - 11.06 WARNING BELL 11:02
(Thur) 10.44 - 11.09 WARNING BELL 11:05
Period 3 11.06 - 11.59
Period 4 11.59 - 12.52
Lunch 12.52 - 01.54 WARNING BELL 01:50
Period 5 01.54 - 02.47
Period 6 02.47 - 03.40
Close 03.40 pm
Community Use of School
Head of Centre Mr R Graham
Telephone [01592] 583492
School Roll
As at December 2009
S1 210
S2 195
S3 220
S4 239
S5 166
S6 106
Total 1136
Important Dates 2010
Terms
Spring Monday 4 January 2010 -
Thursday 1 April 2010
Summer Monday 19 April 2010 -
Friday 2 July 2010
Autumn Monday 16 August 2010 -
Friday 15 October 2010
Winter Monday 1 November 2010 -
Tuesday 21 December 2010
In-Service Training Days
Monday 4 January 2010
Wednesday 10 February 2010
Tuesday 8 June 2010
Monday 17 August 2010
Tuesday 18 August 2010
Friday 19 November 2010
Holidays
February Thursday 11 February 2010
and Friday 12 February 2010
May Day Monday 3 May 2010
June Monday 7 June 2010
Teachers will return on Monday 16 August
2010 and pupils on Wednesday 18 August 2010.
All dates inclusive
Our website is: www.fife-education.org.uk/
kirkcaldyhs/index.html

History of the School
Like most Scottish burghs, Kirkcaldy eagerly
followed the advice of John Knox on education
by establishing Kirkcaldy High School’s
predecessor – Kirkcaldy Burgh School in 1582.
The town Council and the local churches
worked closely together over the years and
the first in a sequence of new schools was
opened in 1752 in Hill Street. A plaque now
shows where the building stood. It was in this
building that David Millar taught Adam Smith,
the famous author of ‘The Wealth of Nations’,
and Robert Adam, the famous architect.
Thomas Carlyle was a master there from
1816-1818.
In 1843, came the move to the first new High
School, built at a cost of £1500. It was adjacent
to the Loaning, now Carlyle Road, joining Kirk
Wynd to the Muir which was then used for
cattle grazing. This building was expanded
and altered as a result of the generosity of
Sir Michael Nairn. The growth of Kirkcaldy
meant that a large extension was built in 1929,
giving the school a range of craft rooms.
Following the Second World War, it became
obvious that the continued growth of the
Kirkcaldy area meant that a new High School
was needed. Plans for a new school costing
£500,000 on a site at Dunnikier were drawn
up, and the new school was opened on
Our Vision, Values and Aims
To put it quite simply, we want Kirkcaldy
High School to be known as the best school
around; an excellent school in all regards.
Our ‘vision’ is to continue building a happy
and highly successful learning community
which meets the needs and serves the
ambitions of all.
In order to achieve this we have consulted
upon and agreed three core values which are
seen as fundamental to all our decisions, our
innovations and the ‘directions’ of the school.
These are:
RESPECT FOR SELF
RESPECT FOR OTHERS
RESPECT FOR LEARNING
The Scottish Government is actively
promoting the ‘Curriculum for Excellence’; a
new way of learning with a strong emphasis
on the kinds of attributes young people
will require to develop if they are to be
successful in our rapidly changing world.
20 October, 1958.
The next phase of development of the school
came with the re-organisation of education
on comprehensive lines. This ended the era
of this school as the only provider of senior
secondary education in the area. In 1972,
it amalgamated with Templehall School to
create a new Kirkcaldy High School with some
2,200 pupils. By 1974, the roll had grown to
2,350 pupils, making it the largest secondary
school in Western Europe. The current role is
around half of that number.
In April 1994, the school began a new and
exciting chapter in its history. For the first
time since the amalgamation of 1972, all the
pupils at Kirkcaldy High School, from S1 to S6,
were taught on the same site. The Dunnikier
site is effectively a new school with modern
equipment and resources.
In this new era, we aim to maintain the high
quality of our educational inheritance for the
benefit of the young people of the area.
The history of the school continues with
the installation of the all-weather sports
areas, massive investment in ICT and the
establishment of our Parent Partnership,
Kirkcaldy High School Association and Friends
of Kirkcaldy High School.
We have taken the four ‘capacities’ of the
Curriculum for Excellence to define our
specific aims. In other words, Kirkcaldy High
School aims to support and challenge its
young people to be or become:
• SUCCESSFUL LEARNERS – this may be
measured by exam success, but also in
terms of wider achievements
• CONFIDENT INDIVIDUALS – with self
respect, ambition and the courage it
takes to make difficult decisions
• RESPONSIBLE CITIZENS – who treat
others well and behave in ethical ways
• EFFECTIVE CONTRIBUTORS – with
enterprising attitudes, a positive
approach to life and the ability to be an
effective part of a democratic society.
We have an ancient Latin motto in Kirkcaldy
High School. It is ‘Usque Conabor’ or ‘I strive
to the utmost’. This is what we are about.
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Curriculum
Mrs ARCHIBALD
Curriculum is
the term used to
describe what pupils
will be experiencing
during their time
in school. It covers
three types of
activity.
(a) The formal curriculum – the learning
programmes set up in advance by the
teaching staff.
(b) The informal curriculum – the standards
and attitudes we expect from our pupils.
(c) Extra-curricular activities – the optional
clubs and activities which are offered at
lunch time, after school and at other out
of school times.
All these areas inform the four capacities of
Curriculum for Excellence: successful learners,
confident individuals, responsible citizens
and effective contributors. This promotes
attainment and achievement with the focus on
young people acquiring the full range of skills
and abilities relevant to our contemporary
world.
The Curriculum in First and Second Year
The major change from primary is the number
of teachers pupils have in any one day and the
new subjects they experience.
A common programme of courses is followed
over the two years. Pupils continue from their
P7 level with tasks suited to their ability but
with appropriate pace and challenge.
Period Allocation in Subjects in S1 and S2
Subject S1 S2
English 4 4
Maths 4 4
Modern Language 3 3
Social Subjects: 3 3
History
Modern Studies
Geography
Science 3 3
Physical Education 2 2
Home Economics 1 1
Religious Education 2 1
Technology 2 2
Art 1 2
Music 1 2
Social Education 1 1
Drama / Classics 1
Drama 1
IT 2
Learning Club 1
TOTAL 30 30
In S2, Drama & Classics are provided in a
rotation basis. This allows pupils to experience
new subjects and skills, which will assist in
informing decisions for S3
choice.
Latin Study: Selected pupils are
given this opportunity. This is
delivered in S2 once a fortnight
by extraction from another
subject.
The Curriculum in Third and
Fourth Year
The courses studied are at
Standard Grade, Access 3,
Intermediate 1 and 2 level. The range has
been developed to cater for the needs of all
pupils. The final awards are dependent on the
successful completion of course work and
unit assessment as well as the final exam. The
majority of pupils study eight courses and
choose from the following selected areas:

• English
• Mathematics
• Modern Foreign Language:
French, German or Spanish
• Science:
Biology, Chemistry, Physics
• Social Subjects:
Geography, History, Modern Studies,
Classical Studies
• Technological Subject
• Expressive Arts Subject.
Compulsory Religious and Moral Education,
Personal and Social Education are allocated
one period per week. Physical Education has
been increased to two periods.
Our Aim, is to ensure as far as possible that
pupils are following courses that they have
chosen. Parents will be closely involved in this
decision-making process.
The Curriculum in Fifth and Sixth Year
Increasingly pupils have individual negotiated
pathways, which allow depth of study and a
focus on strengths. Work placements, school
and community service and participation in
a wide and varied range of opportunities are
encouraged.
Focussed blocks of personal and social
development provides the ethos for working
with others, developing informed attitudes and
focussing on target-setting in preparation for
exams.
Homestudy
A School Planner is available to every pupil at
the start of each school year. All pupils are
asked to write down their homestudy as given
by their teachers, and to bring their planner
to school every day. This has proved most
successful, forging a stronger link between
home and school. It has been specifically
designed to allow pupils to note a large variety
of important details about their school life
and parents are asked to look at it regularly
and to sign it weekly. It also allows pupils to
track progress, personal learning plan and
target set.
The amount and frequency of homestudy will
vary from subject to subject. As a guideline,
the following times are given:
First and Second Years –
1 hour per night in total
Third and Fourth Years –
2 hours per night
Fifth and Sixth Years –
3 hours per subject per week.
The habit of homestudy is one which is of
great benefit, if developed from year one in
Secondary school.
Study Support
There are two types of support offered at
specific times:
• Focussed – this is where a subject will
determine the topic of support and offer
help to all pupils across the department
• Individual and group – this is where pupils
gain support with their individual needs.
The times are:
Lunch:
After School:
S1 Homework Club
1.00-1.45 pm
3.45-5.15 pm
This very successful Club is held on Monday
evening from 3.35 until 5.00 pm. It is run by a
staff member who has a particular interest
in working with younger pupils. The first half
of the session allows pupils to complete
homework and / or do private reading, whilst
the second half is based on supervised
activities such as computing, quizzes,
educational board games and crafts.
In Kirkcaldy High School, pupils receive their
own personal planner. In these planners,
pupils are to record their homework, test
results, achievements, important dates
and what they have learned in each of their
classes throughout the day. The planners are
proving to be very useful as they are helping
the pupils to organise their school work and
also reminding them of what they will need
to revise for forthcoming exams. Recently
HMIe commented that school approaches to
self-evaluation have improved attainment and
achievement within our school.
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Ethos
Mrs J Kerr
Promoting Achievement
The school is always keen to encourage
youngsters to achieve better things by
supporting them in as many ways as possible,
and by recognising excellence and hard work.
Pupils who achieve Regional or National
recognition in sport / music / drama /
community service etc are presented with a
special school tie or badge.
Kirkcaldy High School has a House System in
which around 300 pupils are placed in each of
four Houses, according to their Pupil Support
grouping. Through this we hope to promote a
healthy competition amongst pupils in a range
of topics such as sports, general knowledge,
achievement and effort. There is also a reward
system in place across the whole school.
Support in the Curriculum
The school believes that all pupils are
individuals with particular needs. As such, we
recognise the school’s duty to ensure that all
courses taught in school meet the educational
needs of the individual and are appropriate,
challenging and achievable by all. A cooperative
partnership of parents, pupil and
school is essential for success in this area.
School Service
This scheme enables pupils in sixth year to use
some of their non-class time to undertake
a range of tasks to assist teaching and
support staff. For example some pupils
have supported younger pupils as part of a
paired reading project, some assist teachers
with junior classes, and some are involved in
department administration.
All pupils in S6 are asked to give at least one
period per week to this scheme giving them
valuable experience before they leave school.
They receive a School Service Certificate.
Probationer Teachers
In session 2009-2010 the school has four
probationer teachers. The probation period
for these new teachers is one year during
which they are supported by staff from their
own department on subject related matters
and by the whole staff community on all other
issues.
Student Teachers
The school has a long tradition of welcoming
students attending various teacher training
colleges and universities throughout Scotland.
Students spend several weeks in the school
undertaking teacher observation and teaching
practice in their chosen subject(s). Students
are supported in this by teaching staff from
their own subject departments. They also gain
experience of a range of whole school issues.
Continuing Professional Development
CPD is playing an increasingly important role
for all teachers. Staff must spend thirty five
hours each year, outwith the normal school
day, on such activities to ensure that they are
keeping abreast of new developments in their
subject and in a range of school-wide issues.
The school is always keen to encourage all
members of its Community to commit to
lifelong learning by supporting them in as many
ways as possible, and by recognising excellence
and hard work.
Message from the Head Girl
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I have had to face many challenges in
my Senior year and could not have been
supported more by the school.
The range of help and support you can gain
from all members of staff is amazing! You
always feel supported and valued. The hard
work teachers put into making learning
creative and planning interactive lessons is
not only fun but definitely reflects on your
performance academically.
With the modern
and fun facilities and
many opportunities,
make the most
of your time at
Kirkcaldy High
School.
Good luck
Kathleen McDowall

Learning Resources Centre
Ms Montador
The LRC is a bright
and welcoming area
of the school, open
to all year groups
and staff. It is very
well resourced and
consequently in
constant use. The
Reference, Social Issues and Local Studies
sections are used to great advantage
throughout the school day, either with
classes or for individual study. Students who
are following Advanced Higher courses are
supported in the LRC, with resources available
for independent study. Along side the normal
computer facilities, the LRC also has colour
printers, video and still cameras, scanners
and disc burning facilities which are all used
to great effect by students preparing work
for presentations. Just recently software and
equipment has been bought which allows pupils
to shoot and edit animated films and which will
eventually allow them to film practical class
demonstrations and put them on CD or DVD to
act as revision aids.
Both senior and junior pupils act as library
monitors, supporting the librarian and library
assistant and ensuring that the LRC can
remain open over all breaks to offer pupils an
alternative to the playground.
Pupils use the LRC facilities both at break
and lunch times, either to catch up on work
or for leisure and relaxation. Among the
many activities taking place there is a Craft
Club, Chess Club and Film Animation Club.
Message from the Head Boy
For my six years attending Kirkcaldy High School,
I have enjoyed an excellent learning environment
and strong support of my aspirations. The school’s
resounding belief in its pupils and determination to
see them succeed is second to none.
The commitment of staff to provide their
students with the best possible chance to achieve
is exceptional. I have benefited from my teachers
giving up their own time to give me extra tuition
or additional work. This meant I had the best
preparation possible for exams and assessments.
It is reassuring knowing your teachers will go that
extra mile for all of their students.
The school provides a range of opportunities to
pupils to participate outwith the curriculum. The
staff’s readiness to take extra curricular activities
is fantastic. The diversity of opportunities that
are offered here are brilliant – activities ranging
from football to dancing and even our online
radio station! I have enjoyed participating in the
football and athletics teams, having been able to
socialise with my peers. In addition to the weekly
Pupils also use the computers, play games,
make jigsaws and even read books! The
S1 Homework Club, which is managed by
senior pupils, runs after school. As well as
supporting junior pupils with their homework
tasks, the senior pupils supervise a number
of other activities such as creative work and
team building games.
Clubs running at the moment are:
Monday S1 Homework Club After School
Tuesday Film and Animation Lunch
Wednesday Craft Club Lunch
Thursday Film and Animation Lunch
Friday Chess Club Lunch
The staff library, which supports staff CPD
and the Careers Library are based in the LRC.
The Careers Scotland officers hold a regular
drop-in session on Thursday from 1.20pm.
The LRC also hosts many events throughout
the year, including a regular primary school
visit to celebrate World Book Day, lunches
to support various charities and Enterprise
initiatives and Tree of Knowledge seminars.
Visiting lecturers and guest speakers are also
welcome to the LRC.
The LRC is open Monday to Friday 8.45 to 4.45.
However, arrangements are normally in place
to have a couple of late nights for revision
purposes near to exam time.
All year groups are welcome at break and
lunch times; the only priority is for computer
use as follows:
Monday S1
Tuesday S2
Wednesday S3
Thursday S4
Friday S5 / 6
school clubs, the school
has an annual Activities
Day. This gives students
a day out as reward
for their hard work and
effort. I’ve been lucky
enough to have chosen
the driving range, ten
pin bowling and even
snowboarding at Xscape.
These opportunities have
given me fond memories and my advice to any pupil
would be to relish these days.
The school has provided a well-rounded education
with encouragement and support. The school’s
work ethic provides an opportunity for any pupil
to maximise their potential and drive to improve
their own standards to match the challenges of an
ever-changing world.
Best wishes,
Michael Johnston
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Assessment and Reporting
Mrs Aitken
Reports to Parents
All parents will
receive at least one
formal report each
year. However, this
is also backed up by
Personal Learning
Planning once per
term and for S3-S6
Ontrack reporting twice per year to allow early
contact and concerns to be shared with home.
One theme we have developed is to make sure
that each teacher gives an indication of how
each youngster can improve his / her work in
the coming year and build on strengths.
The main reporting times are
Reports
Parents’
Issued
Evenings
First Year October / March March
Second Year February February
Third Year May June
Fourth Year January January
Fifth Year March December
Sixth Year March December
Parents’ Evenings are seen as a vital part
of the reporting system and all parents are
advised to attend along with their child who
should bring their study planners with them.
To help parents, we operate an appointments
system.
Assessment
Assessment in schools takes many different
forms. Assessment is for learning (AifL) is
part of the classroom ethos and is practised
in a variety of ways on a daily basis. Formative
assessment allows both staff and pupils to
continually monitor progress and identify
development needs. Pupils are encouraged
to be active learners and use their study
planners to record these achievements as well
as targets and areas for development.
On a summative level, we continue to use
MidYIS and SOSCA baseline assessment tests
for S1 and S2 which give useful information of
pupils’ potential and achievement.
As long as formal examinations are part of the
SQA system, we will use them for assessment
from S3 onwards. S4 prelim exams are held
in late November / December and S5 / S6
prelims are in January.
Presentation Policy for SQA Examinations
Pupils are allocated, initially, to courses
because we have firm evidence showing
their capacity to achieve at these levels.
Every effort is made to have pupils sit their
examination at the level originally agreed or
above.
Our tracking and target setting procedures
provide evidence of ‘How a pupil is doing’ and
this triggers where necessary:
• Early Intervention
• Study Support
• Mentoring
Parents are regularly informed through pupil
planners, tracking information, reports and
interviews on many decisions that require
consideration.
Kirkcaldy High School –
School of Ambition
(2007 - 2010)
KHS is preparing the
report for the Scottish
Government ‘telling the
story’ of our ‘journey to
excellence’. Evidence has been selected from
the four themes to support our claim of
positive change in the school.
The four themes of School of Ambition in
KHS are:
• Effective Leadership
• Motivational Environment
• Aspirational Learning
• Enhanced Collaboration and Partnerships.
There is no doubt that the funding provided
was a stimulus and an enormous support in
aiding us to achieve:
• Improved SQA results
• High expectations
• Pupil engagement
• Leadership at all levels
• Motivational learning
• Secured partnership

Integrated Pupil Support
Mrs Gill
Support - Guidance
We organise our Guidance Team in Houses,
each with a Depute Rector who is in charge of
behaviour management.
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The Guidance Team
in Kirkcaldy High
School aims to
support teaching
and learning by:
• ensuring that
each pupil knows and is known by his or her
Guidance Teacher
• enabling pupils to set targets and make
informed decisions concerning personal,
curricular and vocational aspects of their
development
• liaising with the home and outside
agencies as required.
Your child’s Guidance Teacher is your first
point of contact with the school. If he / she
is unavailable due to teaching commitments,
please leave a message so that your call may be
returned as soon as possible. We aim to deal
with all issues, including attendance and any
worries about bullying, as quickly as we can.
All S1 classes are teamed with S6 Buddies who
help them find their way.
All pupils will have the opportunity to
contribute to the life of the school in House
activities and Inter-House Competitions.
Our Houses are:
• Adam Smith, Purple
Mr Kowbel, Mrs Kerr, and Mrs Davidson
(In absentia Mrs Porterfield, Miss Kinghorn,
Miss Murray and Mrs Lindsay)
• Beveridge, Red
Mrs Brown, Mrs Archibald, and Mrs Ritchie
(In absentia Mr Donaldson and
Mr Hamilton)
• Carlyle, Blue
Mrs Houston, Mrs Gill and Ms Goudie
(In absentia Mr Parkinson)
• Oswald, Green
Mr Melville , Miss Diamond and Mrs Aitken
(In absentia Mr Sinclair, Mrs Cairns and
Miss Smart)
Adam Smith
Beveridge
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Oswald

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Kirkcaldy
High
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Tutor Groups
We have a tutor system which means that:
• pupils meet for 12 minutes a day with one
teacher to provide a daily contact and
consistent support for pupils
• pupils will stay with the same class tutor
as they move up the school
• each tutor group will have pupils from S1
to S6 in it and the members of the tutor
class will be encouraged to form a group
identity and feel part of the school.
Class Organisation in the First and
Second Years
All classes in the first two years are
coeducational mixed ability. Some setting
may take place in S1 / 2 in subjects such
as Mathematics. The classes consist of 30
pupils or fewer and are given names based on
their House. For Maths, English and practical
subjects, such as Home Economics, they are in
groups of 20 or less.
Class Organisation for Third to
Sixth Years
After tutor, pupils will go their
own way for the rest of the day,
as they move round the school
following their chosen course. In
some S3 Standard Grade classes,
pupils may be placed according to
the level of achievement obtained
in S2. In the sixth year only, pupils
will be allowed some individual
study time, if they have shown
that they can benefit from it and
their course requires it.
Social Education S1 - S6
This is taught by the Guidance staff. They
meet with their own groups in S1-S4 for 1
period per week. The S5 and S6 programme
concentrates on Target Setting and other
curricular-based issues. The programme in
S1-S4 covers key elements of the curriculum
such as Health, Careers and Personal and
Social Development.
Pupil Support – Skills
Development Scotland
Kirkcaldy High has two
careers advisers who
regularly visit from
their SDS, Natalie
Walker and Claire
Reekie. Advisers work
closely with various
members of school
staff, in particular
those responsible
Pupil Support Officers –
Mr McEwan and Mrs Hardie
for guidance. The school has a planned
programme of careers education and SDS. is
actively involved in this process. SDS advisers
have contact with pupils at all stages through
talks, group discussions and one-to-one
interviews. On Thursday lunch-times Natalie
also does a careers drop-in in the LRC.
Support for Learning – Learning
Careers Adviser –
Natalie Walker
The Learning Support Service in the school
provides specialist help to pupils and staff
in addressing any difficulties
arising from learning
experiences in the classroom.
Through dual process of
identifying an individual learner’s
additional support needs and /
or working in consultation with
both primary and secondary
staff, the department aims to
ensure appropriate access to
the curriculum for all pupils. A
wide array of strategies are
employed to support pupils;
ranging from ICT, through
the Reading Project to Direct
Tuition, and regular assessment
is carried out to identify and
ensure appropriate provision for pupils who
require assessment arrangements for exams.
At all times, the department endeavours to
work with pupils and their families to maximise
attainment and achievement in line with the
aims of the school.
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Learning Support – Dr Jones, Mrs Harper, Mr O’Hara

Support for Learning – Behaviour
The Behaviour Support Department works
with all other departments in the school and
aims to ensure that young people who are
experiencing emotional, social or behavioural
difficulties are maintained in the mainstream
school wherever possible. The department
will plan how pupils can be included in the
curriculum in a way which best meets their
individual needs.
The Behaviour Support Service will use
a range of strategies, either within the
Support Centre or subject classes or both, to
enable the young person to be maintained in
mainstream.
The Behaviour Support department aims to
deliver:
• Planned individual support for young
people to help overcome barriers to
learning
• Planned support for individual pupils
through direct tuition or group work
• Planned support for young people through
co-operative work with other teachers
• Regularly work with parents and
outside agencies to overcome difficulties.
• Support for Learning also consists of a
number of Pupil Support Assistants who
work with pupils in class.
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Chaplain
Our chaplain is Reverend Ken Froude of
St Bryce Kirk
I am here to serve the whole school community
in whatever way I can. As a minister of the
Christian Church, obviously I represent the
Christian faith and seek to communicate some
Christian teaching in the school. I would also
want to do much more than this. I am open to
the needs of all, both to those of no faith and
to those of other faiths. Secondly, I welcome
informal contacts in classroom and corridor;
I am happy to be around to listen and to talk
with pupils; to be at school events where
required and on occasion, in the staff room,
making contact with staff members. I would
be pleased to respond to any invitation from
pupils or staff to teach or discuss or support
and continue in this role informally outside
school hours and premises on a one to one
basis.
Kirkcaldy High School has a proud tradition
which I am pleased to be a part of and the
school is rising to the challenges of social
change that surround it. School Assemblies
are not what they used to be. Years ago it
was common to have a ‘mini’ church service,
an imitation that consisted of singing a hymn,
Behaviour Support –
Mr Anthony, Mrs Paton, Mrs Cairns
saying prayers often
read collectively (a
collect) from a printed
sheet and a short
sermon type address.
Today the time is
shorter, no hymn, no
prayer, no assumption
that everyone is or will
become a member of
the Christian Church.
Yet this is a great
opportunity first, to be seen and identified as
one who might provide support and guidance
where needed and second, to express a
Christian view on some of life’s issues and on
the main seasons and festivals that are still
the background beliefs and principles of our
laws and society.
One to one contact with pupils and staff
has always been on offer but the practical
difficulties of time and place make this a more
limited exercise than I would like but there are
sometimes sad or even tragic events where I
have the privilege of giving pastoral support.
I consider that an important and integral part
of the role of chaplain.
Ken Froude
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Behaviour Management
Mrs Kerr
The school has a long tradition of being well
disciplined. The great majority of our young
people attend school and do not come into
direct contact with the discipline system.
However, to ensure that all pupils can gain full
benefit from attendance at school, we have a
clear and effective disciplinary system.
The main aim of this aspect of school life is
to develop in all of our young people the SELF
DISCIPLINE which they will need in adult life if
they are to become responsible citizens in our
community.
However, obviously there will still be the need
for sanctions for unacceptable behaviour
and, should sanctions attempted by subject
departments not prove effective, parents
will be invited in to discuss the matter with a
Depute Rector.
The school greatly appreciates the very
high degree of co-operation and support
it has had from parents over the years on
disciplinary matters. We place equal value on
the good sense and general responsibility of
the vast majority of our pupils.
The full disciplinary system is not detailed
here but, if you would like to find out more
about it, then you should contact Mrs Kerr at
the school as she is in overall charge of this
side of school life on a daily basis. She will be
pleased to discuss it further with you.
Behaviour Standards
The standard of behaviour expected of pupils
in Kirkcaldy High School is summarised below:
“Pupils must behave in such
a way that they cannot
justifiably be accused of
causing offence to others.”
Our philosophy is to encourage positive
behaviour and we are seeking to encourage a
classroom climate in which good behaviour and
effort are praised and diligence is reflected by
the award of letters to parents and the issue
of Certificates. A positive behaviour system
whereby good behaviour and positive and
regular completion of homework are rewarded
by the receipt of a certificate.
This applies at all times within the school and
its grounds. I am sure parents would also wish
it to apply while pupils are travelling to school
or returning home from it.
The full ‘Good Behaviour Code’ is displayed on
the inside back cover of this prospectus for
easy reference.
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Those pupils who are given a merit from over
2/3 of their subjects receive badges and are
invited to attend events such as our Praise
Film and Praise Picnic.
Points are awarded which go towards one
of the four Houses winning the Merit Trophy
after gaining most points.

Uniform
Kirkcaldy High School is proud of its long
tradition of the wearing of school uniform
and the universal support that we have had
from parents. It is one aspect of the life of
our school which is envied by many. By sending
your youngster to school in uniform, you will be
supporting this long heritage.
After considerable planning and consultation
with pupils, parents and staff, Kirkcaldy
High School opted to adapt its traditional
school uniform to that of a black fleece,
either full zip or half zip. It has the school
crest embroidered on the left arm with the
House name in the House colour below. Pupils
now have the option of a fleece or a blazer.
Prefects still retain the blazer with yellow
braid. (Other members of S6 wear blazers with
coloured House braid). S6 Students carry out
a range of duties on a daily basis to help the
school run smoothly for the benefit of all.
The rest of the uniform
remains essentially
the same with school
ties and white shirts /
blouses. A plain black
jersey can be worn in
the Winter (tie must be
visible).
The various items
of the uniform are
available locally. Fleeces
and ties are also
available from the school office. Prices are
for guidance only, as they vary considerably
between suppliers and according to quality.
Fleece £16.00
Skirts £10.00
Jersey £15.00
Shirts £4.00
Girls Trousers £11.00
Blouse £4.50
Boys Trousers £13.00
Badge £4.50
Tie £3.50
Girls are allowed to wear black trousers for
school if they wish.
Black shoes should also be worn by all pupils.
Over the last few years our school sports
teams were very successful and the level
of sport played by many pupils was of good
quality. We therefore decided to reintroduce
the system of ‘colours’ for sport. This
means that Senior pupils who contribute in
a major way are recognised by having dates
embroidered on their blazer or fleece. The
letters KHSFC for football club, KHSHC for
hockey club etc followed by the session.
Sports or Games Dress
In school, correct kit is necessary for certain
sports to make sure that they can be played
safely. Gym kit is obviously necessary from the
point of view of hygiene and cleanliness. Only
non-marking sports shoes should be worn in
the Games Hall and Gym. It must be noted that
our staff are instructed by the Council not to
allow pupils to take part in sports activities
wearing any kind of jewellery.
The recommended basic dress is:
BOYS: T-shirt or football / rugby jersey
(preferably school-type); shorts; games socks;
training / gym shoes; boots as necessary.
GIRLS: T-shirt; shorts
or games skirt; games
socks; training /
gym shoes; boots as
necessary.
T-shirts should not be
printed with slogans or
pictures which could
give offence to others.
Track suits can be worn
for some activities.
Health & Safety in Practical Subjects
During practical lessons, your child may be
expected to take off blazers / fleeces to avoid
any accidents which may harm your child or
others in the class. Any type of earring which,
by its design, could catch on anything, should
also not be worn.
Nail varnish is a health hazard and pupils who
wear this should make sure it is removed
before coming to practical classes.
Assistance with Provision of Clothing and
Footwear
Parents wishing to apply for assistance should
complete an application form which is available
from the school office or from:
Area Officer, Local Office Network
15 Wemyssfield, Kirkcaldy KY1 1XS or
Telephone 08451 55 00 66 (Fife Council
Contact Centre)
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Contact with our Community
Mrs Kerr
Parents’ Meetings
These are very
important events in
the life of our school,
when parents have
the opportunity
to come to school
to meet with their
youngsters’ teachers. We encourage pupils
to come with their parents. There will be
parents’ nights for each year group every year.
Admission from within the catchment area
Pupils who live in our catchment area in
Primary 7 in our cluster Primary Schools –
Capshard, Dunearn, Fair Isle, Torbain and Valley
– will be enrolled without any action being
needed by their parents.
Admissions from outwith the catchment area
the pupils are doing. This is well developed
in Mathematics and English, for example. As
part of the 5-14 Programme, this liaison is
becoming ever closer.
Learning Support Staff have built up very
close links with our cluster primaries. This
allows them to play an important role in
making sure primary / secondary links are as
close as possible.
Guidance staff visit each Primary School to
meet the P7 teachers and discuss the needs
of individuals.
A meeting with parents is arranged in
February so that they can meet the Rector
and Senior Staff, ask any questions they wish
and see around our school buildings.
In June, all our new pupils will spend two days
in school and follow their timetable for the
first day of term. This is followed by another
chance for parents to visit the school and
meet their House staff.
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Parents wishing to make use of the Parent’s
Charter to place their youngster in our school
should contact either the school, for a leaflet
of information, or The Head of Education at
Fife House, Glenrothes.
Families new to the area
It is best for families moving into the area to
make contact with Mrs Archibald as soon as
possible. As a school, we will do all we can to
make a very difficult time for the whole family
as easy as possible.
Primary – Secondary School Links
Nowadays the move from Primary to
Secondary School is much easier than in the
past. Community Use of our school means
that many of our youngsters will already be
familiar with some parts of the school. We
also have a detailed programme of links.
There are regular meetings during the year
between the Head Teachers of the Primary
Schools and Senior Staff of the High School.
Teachers from the High School and
Primary 7 Teachers meet to discuss the work
In the first week of term, all staff and S6
Buddies will be ready to help our new pupils
find their way and settle down quickly in their
new school.
Our aim is to make the move as easy as
possible and ensure that your youngster
settles in quickly to the routine of life and
work in Kirkcaldy High School.
This booklet is available in
large print, in Braille and
on tape on request.
Appointments with Staff
We are always pleased to meet with parents
to discuss issues concerning their youngsters.
It is always best to contact the school in
advance, if you wish to meet a particular
member of the Guidance Support Team or the
Senior Staff. This avoids unnecessary waiting,
as we all have many teaching and associated
commitments.

Parent Partnership
After a change in legislation the School
Board has now changed to the Parent Council
and is up and running under the name of
Kirkcaldy High School Parent Partnership. The
Partnership will support the school in its work
with pupil and parents. It will present your
views, promote contact and communication
between school, parents, pupils and
community. It will report back to you the
Parent Forum.
Carol Murray
Teaching Staff Representation:
Mr A Hamilton
Co-opted Membership:
Mr R Graham, Community Use
By Invitation:
Two representatives of the
Senior Students’ Council:
Mr Michael Johnston (Head
Boy), Miss Kathleen McDowall
(Head Girl)
In attendance:
Councillors Neil Crooks,
Carol Lindsay, David Ross
Reports of the meetings are
given in the school newsletter and
dates of meetings are notified.
All parents are now part of the
Parent Forum and are welcome to
attend the Partnership meetings.
Parents and pupils may raise
any matters they wish with
the Partnership. Please
advise as early as possible. All
communications should be
addressed to:
The Secretary
Kirkcaldy High School Parent
Partnership
Kirkcaldy High School
Dunnikier Way
Kirkcaldy
Fife KY1 3LR
The current
partnership group
comprises of parent
members:
Carol Murray, Chair
Lorraine Wilkinson
Carol MacGregor
Elizabeth Lyons
Aileen Williams
Elsa Kilvington
Maureen Johnston
Ian Stalker
Kirkcaldy High School Association
KHSA is an independently constituted
voluntary body comprising parents and
friends of the school which runs events to
assist the educational needs of students. The
Association raised funds for the Peace Garden
we are building at the front of the school as
well as supporting the school musical.
Anyone interested in joining this Association
should contact Mrs Kerr at the school.
FoKHS
Friends of Kirkcaldy High School is a group
which works to link the school’s past and
present to enable our pupils to learn from
their predecessors. It links former staff and
pupils with the school in various ways. Over
300 people have been in contact with Kirkcaldy
High School through this group and many have
become members of FoKHS.
If you would like more information please
contact Mrs M Fraser through the school.
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Community Use
Making the most of your leisure time
Mr Robert Graham
Head of Community Use
Background
Community Use, at Kirkcaldy High School and
the neighbouring St Andrew’s RC High School, is
managed from the Community Office, located at
the front entrance of KHS.
Through partnership working within the school
and with the wider community, Community Use
promotes and delivers lifelong learning across
three main areas, we currently market these as:
Learning for Leisure – Learning for Work
Learning for Fun
Whatever your motivation, we aim to provide
quality opportunities which reflect community
need and which focuses on those who would
benefit most.
Our priority is to deliver a community-based
curriculum where learning is central to the
achievement of adults, young people and
community groups.
Our recreational and learning opportunities
within Community Use contribute to the
outcomes of Fife’s Community Learning and
Development Strategy – ‘The Learning Kingdom’.
Bookings for Sports Activities
All of the sports facilities located at both
schools are available for community access.
Bookings are subject to conditions of use and
may be booked on an individual or group basis.
Accommodation at KHS and St Andrew’s HS
includes – two games halls; squash court; fitness
room; table tennis; four school gyms; teaching
pool; outdoor sports pitches and a floodlit
synthetic pitch.
Examples of current use include: football;
basketball; cricket; netball; healthy hearts; rugby
training; martial arts; badminton; floorball; table
tennis; baton twirling.
Children’s Classes
We provide fun activities for children of primary
school age. Examples of these include: cookery;
ballet; tap; football coaching; swimming lessons.
During holiday periods we provide a sports
coaching programme in partnership with Active
Schools.
In addition to our own programme children may
participate in activities by external coaches such
as: martial arts; gymnastics; pipe band; football.
Activities for 2009/10 include a street dance
club and a ‘Run, jump and throw’ club.
Adult Learning
Whether you are
following a lifelong
interest, or looking
to upgrade your
qualifications there are
opportunities on your
doorstep. Our adult
learning is delivered informally and is flexible to
meet group and individual needs.
Examples currently on offer are: creative writing;
beginners and intermediate Spanish; yoga and
Higher English.
We also provide an outreach daytime computer
class at Templehall Community Centre for the
50+ age group.
Community Use works in collaboration with other
learning providers in the Kirkcaldy area, please
contact us direct if you would like assistance
with career guidance, help with basic skills or if
English is not your first language.
An information stall will be located at each of the
parents’ evenings held during 2009/10. An ideal
opportunity to explore what opportunities is
available to you.
Individual Learning Accounts (ILA)
If you are over 16 years of age and earning less
than £18,000 per year, you may apply for an ILA to
help pay for an adult learning course. Currently
£200 per year, why not register today and check
out the courses available at Community Use
Schools across Fife. Tel 0808 100 1090 or visit
www.ilascotland.org.uk
Fees and Charges
Community Use promotes and accepts the Fife
Council Fifestyle Concession Card. Charges are
reviewed March of each year. Copy on request.
Community Use is also available for one-off
events, contact the Community Office direct.
Activities included seminars, competitions and
training events.
Opening Hours
Kirkcaldy High School
Monday – Friday 6.00pm - 10.30pm
Saturday
10.00am - 2.30pm
Sunday
10.30am - 3.00pm
St Andrew’s RC High School
Monday – Thursday 6.00pm - 10.00pm
How to Contact Us
By Post: The Community Office, Kirkcaldy High
School, Dunnikier Way, Kirkcaldy KY1 3LR
By Telephone: General Enquiries – (01592) 583492
By Email: communityuse.kirkcaldy@fife.gov.uk

General Information
Mrs Waddell, Home School Link Officer
Attendance / Absence
If your child is unwell it is good practice to
inform the school right away so that we
know not to expect him / her that day. We
welcome phone calls and emails from parents
/ carers to let us know that your child is
safe at home with you. However, even if you
have telephoned, please provide a signed and
dated note on your child’s return to school.
If no note is submitted, the absence will be
considered unauthorised.
I also send a text message to parents / carers
of all S1 pupils on the first day of absence if
they have not already contacted the school.
This is a safety precaution to ensure that
parents / carers know as early in the day
as possible that their child has not reached
school. When they respond (and many do) I tell
them that the school welcomes early contact
from home so that we know that their child
is safe.
Unexplained Absence
The Home School Link Officer will visit homes
when there is an unexplained absence or
truancy is suspected.
Fife Council has put new attendance
procedures in place which can lead to
prosecution.
Punctuality
Punctuality and satisfactory attendance
are, in our experience, closely linked. It is
one aspect of school life which employers
frequently ask us about in reports on pupils
they are considering employing. Please help
your youngster by making sure that he / she
leaves the house in good time to reach us
before the starting time of 8.50 am.
Health and Welfare
The school has certificated First Aiders who
are available within school hours. They are
strictly limited in what they can do – other
than send for an ambulance or send pupils
home.
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The school is also allocated a School Doctor
and Nurse who can be contacted at the
address below.
Fife Primary Care NHS Trust
Dr Noaman: Staff Grade Paediatrician
Mrs Rona Traill: Public Health Nurse (Young
People)
Janitors
Holidays
Parents sometimes have to take their holidays
during term time and we accept that this is
sometimes inevitable.
However, such arrangements can have serious
effects on your youngsters’ certificate
examinations and the school can no longer
authorise holidays taken in term time. These
will be regarded as unauthorised absence.
Kirkcaldy Health Centre
Whytemans Brae, Kirkcaldy KY1 2NA
Telephone [01592] 266271
Our School Nurse, Mrs R Traill, runs a drop-in
centre for pupils on Tuesday lunchtimes.
Appointments
Where these cannot be made outside the
school day, for the doctor or similar reason,
you should give your youngster a note with
reason and details of time needed out of
school. It is best if this can be done a day
in advance when notes are dealt with by the
class Tutor.
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Health Surveillance
The School Doctor can undertake a medical
examination if requested by the parent /
carer or young person themselves. The doctor
may wish to follow up any new or continuing
problems which may be significant to the
young person.
Nurses working in schools focus less on
routine surveillance of children and young
people and take a more proactive approach
to assessing and meeting the health needs
of each school, promoting healthy lifestyles
and healthy schools, supporting children
with chronic and complex health needs, and
supporting vulnerable children and young
people.
Mrs Traill is involved in a variety of public
health initiatives in school and these include:
• Weekly drop-in club
• Smoking cessation group
• D11 Club
• Regular health reviews of young people
who have additional support needs
• Input into health promotion activities /
initiatives.
Immunisations
These are offered according to current public
health guidelines. At this present time this
includes:
BCG Vaccination at approximately 13 years
of age which involves a skin test followed, if
necessary, by the BCG Vaccination.
Diphtheria / Tetanus / Polio Vaccination
offered to all third year pupils. The HPB
Immunisation is also offered to S2, S5 and S6
girls.
Community Dental Service
Community Dental Service undertakes
screening to encourage registration with
local dental practitioners or, where this is
not possible, to provide treatment at a local
clinic. They are also available to provide Health
Education advice.
Accidents / Illness at School
In the event of a serious accident or illness at
school, we will attempt to contact parents or
the emergency contact provided by parents.
Depending on circumstances, the pupil will
be taken home or to the Victoria Hospital by
the school First Aider who will stay with the
pupil until the parent / carer arrives at the
Hospital.
Sports and Activities
A sample of our Extra Curricular Activities
include:
Monday
Lunchtime
After School
Tuesday
Lunchtime
After School
Wednesday
Lunchtime
After School
Thursday
Lunchtime
After School
Friday
Lunchtime
S3 Badminton
Film & Animation
Creative Writing
S4-S6 Seniors Football
S1/2 Homework Club
KHS FM Radiowaves
Eco Club
Dance Club
String Ensemble
Orchestra
S1-S4 Youth Theatre
Jazz Group
String Orchestra
Craft Club
Chefs Club
Rugby Club
Table Tennis Club
Chess Club
Running Club
Gymnastics
Windband
Fair Trade Group
At other times we have horse riding,
snowboarding, football, golf, swimming,
waterskiing (Summer Term), tennis, walking,
theatre visits, maths competitions, art folio
work, creative writing and school radio. WTTI
(collaboration between Kirkcaldy High School
and University of St Andrews for S3 / S4
pupils) and geographical society visits.
Tournaments, regional championships, festivals
and matches are played throughout the year
in most sports.
From time to time, the school organises
foreign trips of an educational nature. We
also have a twin school – the Apian Gymnasium
in Ingolstadt – with which there are regular
exchanges. We have also developed a similar
link with Suzhou in China.

Music Tuition
Tuition is offered through the Music
Department in a wide range of orchestral
instruments by visiting specialist tutors.
Tuition is presently available for Woodwind,
Brass, Strings, Keyboard, Guitar and
Percussion. It is anticipated that all pupils
receiving tuition will join our various musical
groups, which perform on a wide range of
occasions, both in and out of school.
Forum
There is a Forum for each House, from S1 to
S6, to which representatives of each tutor
group are elected. The Forums meet regularly
and take an active part in the discussion of
issues relating to the welfare of pupils.
Student Council
There is a Student Council made up of ten
S6 students elected by their peers and our
Head Boy and Girl. They meet regularly to
discuss issues on Pupil welfare. They are
also consulted on educational matters and
community issues.
mrs Lindsay
Business Manager
School Meals
We have a marvellous
new Refectory
supplying a wide
choice of food. The
tills are cashless.
All staff and pupils
use MyFife cards.
They can be topped up at any time of day on
the school loaders. The standard price for a
school meal is £1.60. Packed lunches may be
brought to school but these must be eaten in
the dining area.
Sample Menus
Chicken Curry
Rice
Peas
Pizza
Pasta – Pomodore or Curry
Chocolate Sponge and Custard
or
Baked Potatoes
Cheese / Tuna / Coleslaw / Curry / Beans
Chilli con Carne
Rice / Wedges
Tomato
Pizza
Pasta – Chicken Torino / Chilli
Sticky Toffee Pudding and Custard
Soup is available daily and there are various
sandwiches and snacks including home baking,
fresh fruit, water, soft drinks etc. and a
chance to fill your own baguette.
Mrs Guyan and all the hard working catering staff
Free School Meals
Free school meals are available if the family
receives Income Support from the DSS.
Further information and application forms
are available from:
Area Officer,
Local Office Network,
15 Wemyssfield, Kirkcaldy KY1 1XS
Telephone 08451 55 00 66
Pupils who are entitled to free meals will have
their MyFife card topped up automatically
each evening.
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Mrs Hardie
School Transport
Free transport to
and from school is
provided for those
pupils attending
Kirkcaldy High School
whose homes are
more
than
two miles from the school -
as measured by the shortest
reasonable walking route. Pupils
under 14, living between one
and two miles from school, are
entitled to discount tickets
available from the bus operator.
Pupils attending from outwith the
catchment area must normally
pay for their own transport.
Season tickets are provided by the bus
company and are issued to pupils on the first
day of the school year. If the ticket is lost
then a replacement must be bought from the
bus company. Season tickets are valid until
6.30 pm and can be used after extra curricular
activities.
Behaviour on School Buses
This is very good despite pupils not being
under direct supervision. Although it is the
responsibility of the bus company, the school
gives them full support in investigating
complaints and taking disciplinary action
if necessary. School buses are always
supervised by teaching staff while pupils are
getting on at the school.
To give a measure of control,
all pupils travelling by bus
are issued with a pass which
they must show every time
they get on to a school bus.
Pupils travelling on Buses 2,
3 and 4 are asked to provide
photographs for their passes to
assist with security and safety
on these buses.
If there is evidence of
unacceptable behaviour on the buses, pupils
will be asked to sign a Code of Good Conduct.
Persistent or serious misbehaviour may
result in a pupil’s bus pass being withdrawn,
or the bus company may refuse to carry the
individual concerned.
Service Problems
From time to time, buses are late and parents
are asked to make sure that all pupils come
to school by foot if necessary. If there are
regular problems with buses, please contact
the bus company.
Pupils and adults who have mobility difficulties
can access all of the school.
Kirkcaldy
High
School
PROSPECTUS
2010-2011

Miscellaneous Information
Work Permits
Any pupil between 13 and 16 who has a part
time job must obtain a work permit from his /
her Guidance Teacher. This must be completed
by the employer and parent as well as the
school.
Leaving Dates
Pupils who reach the age of 16 on or before
the last day of February can leave on the final
day of term before the Christmas holiday of
the previous year.
Pupils who reach the age of 16 between the
first of March and the last day of September
may leave school on the last day of May in the
same year.
Pupils leaving school must get a Leaver’s form
from their Guidance Teacher at least two days
before their leaving date.
Parents are asked to make sure that all school
property is returned before pupils leave
school.
Valuables in School
Parents are asked to discourage their
youngsters from bringing valuable items
to school unnecessarily. Any items, such as
calculators, should be clearly marked with the
pupil’s name. The school does not insure pupil
property.
Charges for Home Economics
The Local Authority expects all children taking
practical subjects in Fife Secondary Schools
to pay a proportion of the cost of materials
used throughout the year.
Pupils who receive free school meals will pay a
contribution.
Payment will be made via the school office at
the start of each term. A letter will be given
to your child informing him / her about the
date this money is due and the cost involved.
All pupils will be expected to take home the
food and textile articles they make.
Complaints Procedure
Fife Council Education Service now operates
a formal complaints procedure, copies of
which have been issued. If you require further
information on this subject, you should
contact the Rector, Mr D R Allan.
Office Staff
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Learning new things in Science
Library
Kirkcaldy
High
School
PROSPECTUS
2010-2011

Section 13
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Kirkcaldy
High
School
PROSPECTUS
2010-2011
Staff List
A = Acting PT (G) = Principal Teacher (Guidance) REC = Racial Equality Co-ordinator
R = Rector PT = Principal Teacher EC = Enterprise Co-ordinator
DR – Depute Rector PTC = Principal Teacher Curriculum
Management
Rector
Mr D Allan
Snr Depute Rector
Mrs S Archibald
Depute Rectors
Mrs D Aitken
Mrs H Gill (REC)
Mrs J Kerr
Business Manager
Mrs A Lindsay (A)
Business and
Enterprise,
Computing and Info
Systems
Mrs Y Nelson PTC (EC)
Business Education
Miss C Kelly
Miss J Sinclair (Mat)
Computing
Mr D Jackman PT
Mr A Kerr
Miss A Murray
Mrs A Tulloch PT
Mr S Turnbull
Classics / RE
Mrs J Shearer PT
Mrs E Brown PT(G)
Mr I Parkinson
Mr T Tully
Creative Arts
Mrs T Turnbull PTC
Art & Design
Mrs L Mellon
Mrs E Cowie
Miss L Finlayson
Mrs V Roberts
Drama
Miss C McGuire
Mr P Stirling
Music
Mr R Anthony
Mr L Connal
Mrs A Thomson
Music Instructors
Mrs M Anthony
Strings
Mr S Anderson
Guitar
Mr A Cuthbertson
Woodwind
Miss A Hall
Brass
PT
Mr E Knussen
Double Bass / Guitar
Mrs S McLeod
Piano / Voice
Mrs F Macleod
Cello
Miss N Miles
Percussion
English
Mrs I McIntyre PT
Miss J Bell PT
Mr S Blair
Mr E Davis
Miss A Diamond
Mrs C Holmes
Ms F Hornsby
Mr M Milne
Miss K McLachlan
Miss H Pitts
Mrs E Porterfield
Mathematics
Mrs S Hamilton PTC
Mr S Allan
Mr G Cromb
Mr P Donaldson
Mrs C Harris
Mrs J Kerr
Mrs R Lawson
Mr R MacDonald
Mr P Marshall
Mr A Penman
Miss C Warton
DR
PT
Modern Languages
Mrs I Murie PTC
Mrs A Docherty
Mrs L MacKenzie
Mrs C Parkin
Mrs G Shenton
PE / HE
Mr M Stewart PTC
Physical Education
Mrs J Davidson PT(G)
Mr A English
Mr A Farquharson
Mr S Kowbel PT(G)
Mrs F Rollo
Home Economics
Mrs S Archibald DR
Mrs P Forrester
Mrs H Houston PT(G)
Mrs J Roberts
Science
Mrs D Griffiths PTC
Biology
Mrs D Aitken DR
Miss L Farrell
Miss H Higham
Miss L Kinghorn
Chemistry
Mr K Bease PT
Mrs M Clarkson
Mr J Melville PT(G)
Mrs C Ritchie PT(G)
Physics
Mrs D Justice
Mr G McGregor
Mr M Robb
Social Subjects
Mrs C Meek PTC
Geography
Mr D Scott PT
Mrs G Lindsay
Mr D Sinclair
History
Mr D Jeffrey
Miss F Smart
Mr D Ward
Modern Studies
Miss M Eager
Support
Guidance
Mrs E Brown PT(G)
Mrs J Davidson PT(G)
Miss A Diamond (A)
PT(G)
Mrs M Goudie (A) PT(G)
Mrs H Houston PT(G)
Mr S Kowbel PT(G)
Mr J Melville PT(G)
Mrs C Ritchie PT(G)
Support for
Learning
Mrs C Paton PT
Mrs W Mackie (A) PT
Mrs A Cairns
Mrs H Gill DR
Mrs A Harper
Dr A Jones
Mr J O’Hara
Technology
Mr A Pryde PT
Mr M Fulton
Mrs M Goudie (A) PT(G)
Mr A Hamilton
Mr J P I’Anson
Mr G Morrice
Miss Y Robertson
Clerical / Auxiliary
Staff
Miss F Ward
(Admin Co-ordinator)
Mrs A McBride
(Admin Co-ordinator)
Mrs H Currie
(Admin Assistant)
Mrs L Baynham
Mrs K Birrell
Mrs M Brewster
Mrs L Buckland
Mr R Burns
Mrs C Cook
Miss L Downey
Mrs M Duncan
Miss G Easson
Mrs T Geddes
Mrs K Kirk
Mrs C Laing
Mrs D McNab
Mrs W Noone
Mrs M Page
Mrs J Pratt
Mrs L Proudfoot
Mrs E Ronald
Mrs F Waddell
Mrs A Wallace
Home School Link
Officer
Mrs D Waddell
Janitors
Mr J Crawford
Mr R Dow
Mr R Johnston
Mrs L Lister
Library
Miss E Montador
(Librarian)
Mr R Kirkcaldy
Pupil Support
Officers
Mrs L Hardie
Mr D McEwan
Technicians
Mr W Lister
(Senior Technician)
Mr J Barn
Miss C Davies
Mrs A McAdam
Mr A Smith

Statistical Information – School
Estimated S5 January Roll:
Percentage of the S4 September Roll in the previous session:
2006/2007 57
2007/2008 62
2008/2009 60
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SCQF Examination Results: (2008/2009 Figures Are Pre-Appeal):
By end of S4 5+ @ level 3 5+ @ level 4 5+ @ level 5
School Year or better or better or better
2006/2007 82 63 20
2007/2008 87 60 16
2008/2009 92 74 26
By end of S5 1+ @ level 6 3+ @ level 6 5+ @ level 6
School Year or better or better or better
2006/2007 27 8 2
2007/2008 32 13 6
2008/2009 26 13 3
By end of S6 3+ @ level 6 5+ @ level 6 1+ @ level 7
School Year or better or better or better
2006/2007 20 12 8
2007/2008 17 8 8
2008/2009 22 14 12
For information: Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) levels:
Level 3 Access 3 Cluster; Standard Grade at 5-6
Level 4 Intermediate 1 at A-C; Standard Grade at 3-4
Level 5 Intermediate 2 at A-C; Standard Grade at 1-2
Level 6 Higher at A-C
Level 7 Advanced Higher at A-C
Kirkcaldy
High
School
PROSPECTUS
2010-2011
Burns’ Supper in the refectory

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Statistical Information – School
Leaver Destinations:
Number of Pupils leaving in School Year 2008/2009
and Percentage with Destination as:
Total Full-time Full-time Training Employment Other Not
Number Higher Further Known Known
of Leavers Education Education
(= 100%)
227 30 34 7 13 15 2
Budgeted Running Costs: Financial Year 2009-2010:
School Roll Total School Running Costs Cost per Pupil (£)
at September 2008 at April 2009 (£)
1,189 5,533,467 4,654
Attendance and Absence: By Stage for School Year 2008/2009
Total Number of Possible Attendances (Pupil Half Days)
S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S1 - S5
72,926 80,902 91,569 73,816 58,892 378,105
Percentage Authorised Absences
S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S1 - S5
5.5 6.5 5.9 5.5 5.3 5.8
Percentage Unauthorised Absences
S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S1 - S5
1.8 2.5 4.8 5.3 5.1 3.8
5-14 Attainment and Minimising Overall Absence:
% S2 roll attaining or exceeding Level E
Target measure – Level of performance Reading Writing Mathematics
PREVIOUS June 2008 83 73 68
PRESENT June 2009 82 74 71
Absence Recorded:
Average number of half days absence per pupil
Kirkcaldy
High
School
2007/2008 42.2
2008/2009 37.1
PROSPECTUS
2010-2011

Statistical Information – Fife
Estimated S5 January Roll:
Percentage of the S4 September Roll in the previous session:
2006/2007 64
2007/2008 62
2008/2009 65
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SCQF Examination Results: (2008/2009 Figures Are Pre-Appeal):
By end of S4 5+ @ level 3 5+ @ level 4 5+ @ level 5
School Year or better or better or better
2006/2007 89 74 29
2007/2008 90 75 31
2008/2009 90 74 31
By end of S5 1+ @ level 6 3+ @ level 6 5+ @ level 6
School Year or better or better or better
2006/2007 35 20 8
2007/2008 36 19 8
2008/2009 36 20 8
By end of S6 3+ @ level 6 5+ @ level 6 1+ @ level 7
School Year or better or better or better
2006/2007 26 18 12
2007/2008 27 18 12
2008/2009 28 18 13
For information: Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) levels:
Level 3 Access 3 Cluster; Standard Grade at 5-6
Level 4 Intermediate 1 at A-C; Standard Grade at 3-4
Level 5 Intermediate 2 at A-C; Standard Grade at 1-2
Level 6 Higher at A-C
Level 7 Advanced Higher at A-C
Kirkcaldy
High
School
PROSPECTUS
2010-2011
Angela Mutch – leader of Fife Schools Orchestra

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Statistical Information – Fife
Leaver Destinations:
Number of Pupils leaving in School Year 2008/2009
and Percentage with Destination as:
Total Full-time Full-time Training Employment Other Not
Number Higher Further Known Known
of Leavers Education Education
(= 100%)
3,888 32 37 4 13 14 1
Budgeted Running Costs: Financial Year 2009/2010
School Roll Total School Running Costs Cost per Pupil (£)
at September 2008 at April 2009 (£)
21,571 103,697,388 4,807
Attendance and Absence: By Stage for School Year 2008/2009
Total Number of Possible Attendances (Pupil Half Days)
S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S1 - S5
1,520,074 1,527,669 1,582,852 1,510,149 1,060,231 7,200,975
Percentage Authorised Absences
S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S1 - S5
5.2 5.9 6.3 6.0 5.6 5.8
Percentage Unauthorised Absences
S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S1 - S5
1.9 2.8 4.3 5.1 4.2 3.6
5-14 Attainment and Minimising Overall Absence:
% S2 roll attaining or exceeding Level E
Target measure – Level of performance Reading Writing Mathematics
PREVIOUS June 2008 71 59 67
PRESENT June 2009 72 61 68
Absence Recorded:
Average number of half days absence per pupil
Kirkcaldy
High
School
2007/2008 37.7
2008/2009 36.6
PROSPECTUS
2010-2011

Statistical Information – Scotland
Estimated S5 January Roll:
Percentage of the S4 September Roll in the previous session:
2006/2007 65
2007/2008 65
2008/2009 67
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SCQF Examination Results: (2008/2009 Figures Are Pre-Appeal):
By end of S4 5+ @ level 3 5+ @ level 4 5+ @ level 5
School Year or better or better or better
2006/2007 91 76 33
2007/2008 91 76 34
2008/2009 91 77 35
By end of S5 1+ @ level 6 3+ @ level 6 5+ @ level 6
School Year or better or better or better
2006/2007 39 22 10
2007/2008 39 22 10
2008/2009 40 23 10
By end of S6 3+ @ level 6 5+ @ level 6 1+ @ level 7
School Year or better or better or better
2006/2007 29 19 12
2007/2008 30 20 13
2008/2009 31 20 13
For information: Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) levels:
Level 3 Access 3 Cluster; Standard Grade at 5-6
Level 4 Intermediate 1 at A-C; Standard Grade at 3-4
Level 5 Intermediate 2 at A-C; Standard Grade at 1-2
Level 6 Higher at A-C
Level 7 Advanced Higher at A-C
Kirkcaldy
High
School
PROSPECTUS
2010-2011
Successful Enterprise event

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Statistical Information – Scotland
Leaver Destinations:
Number of Pupils leaving in School Year 2008/2009
and Percentage with Destination as:
Total Full-time Full-time Training Employment Other Not
Number Higher Further Known Known
of Leavers Education Education
(= 100%)
53,532 35 27 5 19 13 1
Budgeted Running Costs: Financial Year 2009-2010
School Roll Total School Running Costs Cost per Pupil (£)
at September 2007 at April 2008 (£)
303,331 1,649,220,361 5,437
Attendance and Absence: By Stage for School Year 2008/2009
Total Number of Possible Attendances (Pupil Half Days)
S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S1 - S5
20,654,285 21,094,332 21,458,624 21,275,217 15,517,663 100,000,121
Percentage Authorised Absences
S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S1 - S5
5.6 6.5 7.5 7.3 6.6 6.7
Percentage Unauthorised Absences
S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S1 - S5
1.2 1.7 2.4 2.8 2.3 2.1
5-14 Attainment and Minimising Overall Absence:
% S2 roll attaining or exceeding Level E
Target measure – Level of performance Reading Writing Mathematics
PREVIOUS June 2008 N/A N/A N/A
PRESENT June 2009 N/A N/A N/A
Absence Recorded:
Average number of half days absence per pupil
Kirkcaldy
High
School
PROSPECTUS
2010-2011
2007/2008 34.9
2008/2009 34.2
N/A National targets are not available yet from the Scottish Executive Education Department.

Good Behaviour Code
What to do
The Reason
Be Prepared
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1. Check your planner and complete all
homework on time.
2. Pack your school bag with what you
need.
3. Dress in full school uniform.
4. Arrive in time for the start of tutor and
each period.
It improves your learning.
You must be organised for every class.
You will look smart and feel part of the school.
Punctuality is essential training for life.
In the Classroom
5. Get ready to work quietly and quickly.
6. Work to the best of your ability.
7. Listen carefully and concentrate.
8. Co-operate by being considerate and
polite to your teacher and classmates.
9. Only eat in the dining room.
10. Keep chewing gum away from school.
11. Look after all school property and the
property of others.
12. When the bell rings wait for your
teacher to dismiss you.
The lesson can start on time.
Your reports will improve.
You must hear important information and
instructions.
This creates a better classroom atmosphere.
School is tidier, healthier and cleaner.
It makes a mess of desks, floors and clothes.
Repairs and replacement cost a lot and take
time.
This prevents accidents and congestion.
Outside the Classroom
13. Be quiet and orderly around the school.
14. Keep to the left on stairs and in
corridors.
15. WALK on stairs and in corridors.
16. Line up outside your classroom close to
the wall.
17. Place your litter in the litter bins.
18. Only go where you are allowed.
19. Smoking is forbidden everywhere in the
school.
Others are working.
This lets people move more easily.
This prevents accidents.
People can pass more easily.
School will be clean and healthy.
Some areas are out of bounds for your own
safety.
It is a health and fire hazard.
Kirkcaldy
High
School
PROSPECTUS
2010-2011

Kirkcaldy High School
Dunnikier Way, Kirkcaldy, Fife KY1 3LR
Telephone [01592] 583405 Fax [01592] 204905
E-mail kirkcaldyhs.enquiries@fife.gov.uk
www.fife-education.org.uk/kirkcaldyhs/index.html